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Stone RuinTen IPA

Last year when Stone Brewing Co (Escondido, CA) released a 1oth anniversary edition of Ruination IPA, it was immediately a hit. The brewery decided that kind of special hop beast can’t be a one and done. So, 2013 Continue Reading →

Farking Wheaton w00tstout

The mystery is revealed! The collaboration between Stone Brewing’s Greg Koch, Wil Wheaton, and Drew Curtis will be called Farking Wheaton w00tstout. 

 

Our next collaboration #craftbeer is Drew Curtis/Wil Wheaton/Stone Farking Wheaton w00tstout part bbl-aged w/rye & wheat malt & pecans!

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Stone RuinTen IPA

Last year when Stone Brewing Co (Escondido, CA) released a 1oth anniversary edition of Ruination IPA, it was immediately a hit. The brewery decided that kind of special hop beast can’t be a one and done. So, 2013 sees the rise of RuinTen IPA. Celebrating 11 years of ruining palates.

RUINING PALATES SINCE 2002 n June 2012, we celebrated the 10th birthday of our notoriously mega-hopped double IPA, Stone Ruination IPA, with the release of a very special version that was even bigger and, incredibly, even hoppier than the original. If Stone Ruination IPA is “A Liquid Poem to the Glory of the Hop,” then Stone Ruination Tenth Anniversary IPA was an amped-up heavy metal version of that ode delivered with the force of a sledgehammer. Luckily for us, our fans love loud and aggressive brews, specifically when copious amounts of humulus lupulus are involved. The original release of this beer was so instantly beloved by those who dared try it [particularly us] that there was no way we could relegate it to one-hit wonder status. You are holding in your hands a veritable hop monster. We dropped the word “Tenth” but the decidedly indelicate recipe is the same as the one first unleashed in 2012. This belligerently delicious ale has the substantial malt backbone needed to stand up to the whopping five pounds of hops packed into each barrel. If all the hyperbole hasn’t frightened you away by now, we know you’ll love this audacious gem of hoppy splendor just as much as we do.

Style: Imperial IPA
Availability: 22oz bombers, Draft
Arrival: June, 2013

10.8% ABV

Note: Below, potential art variant… 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Distribution Expansion, Stone Brewing Co.

Stone Brewing Co Launching in Puerto Rico

Another craft brewery is now shipping out of the county. Stone Brewing Co. is headed to Puerto Rico. Starting May 13th, Stone will be available all over Puerto Rico.

“After taking a recent trip to Puerto Rico, I found interest in craft beer was far greater than what I expected,” said Stone Senior Vice President of Sales Arlan Arnsten. “Retailers, restaurants and bars are devoting space to craft beer, and people are eager to taste and learn more about these special brews. We had been interested in entering the Puerto Rico market for some time but needed a distributor that understood the importance of promoting artisanal craft beer. We selected Craft Beer Distributors Puerto Rico because they are passionate and diligent about spreading awareness for craft beer throughout the island. They are a perfect partner for our joint goal to provide quality craft beer in Puerto Rico.”

  • Stone Pale Ale
  • Stone Smoked Porter
  • Stone IPA
  • Stone Levitation Ale
  • Stone Ruination IPA
  • Arrogant Bastard Ale
  • OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale
  • Stone Cali-Belgique IPA
  • Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale

Puerto Rico joins 37 states, Washington, D.C. and five countries where Stone’s beers are available.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Stone Brewing Co.

Stone Espresso Imperial Russian Stout On Its Way

The wait is almost over. Stone Brewing’s 2013 Odd Beer for Odd Years offering, Espresso Imperial Russian Stout, is set to launch on Monday along with it’s buddy, the original Imperial Russian Stout. This year’s version isn’t that crazy compared to other years, but definitely shouldn’t be written off. They brewed this beer with espresso from their friends at Ryan Bros. Coffee in San Diego and the beer boasts quite a huge flavor.

“We’ve been producing IRS since 2000. The recipe is timeless, yet, being the never-satisfied, forward-thinking-to-the-point-of-dreaming craftspeople we are, we can’t simply rest on our laurels and just stick with the tried-and-true. 2013 Stone ESPRESSO Imperial Russian Stout bursts with intense added roastiness that serves to magnify underlying flavors. Think of it as an amplifier for all of those symphony instruments.”

Style: Russian Imperial Stout (w/ Espresso)
Availability: 22oz bottles, Draft
Arrival: April 15, 2013

11% ABV 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Stone Brewing Co.

Stone Imperial Russian Stout Ready to Return [VIDEO]

Considered to be one of the foremost representations of the style, Stone’s Imperial Russian Stout is ready to launch this Monday, April 15 2013, making tax day was more awesome.

“This obsidian wonder is also adept at eclipsing palates, smothering taste buds with a sensory overload of flavors. Dark chocolate and heavy roast come on strong up front and are granted graceful support by nuances of toast, anise, juniper berry, pepper, sassafras, molasses and more. It’s a symphony in a glass, where every member of the troupe is properly tuned to produce one outstanding symbiotic performance.”

Style: Russian Imperial Stout
Availability: 22oz bottles, Draft
Arrival: April 15th 2013

10.6% ABV 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Stone Brewing Co.

Here Are The Markets for Stone’s Enjoy By 5/17

The next round of Stone Brewing Co’s “Brewed NOT to Last”  Enjoy By IPA IPA is chilling and ready to ship out. Below, the list of markets. In case you are late to the party – Stone brews a hoppy, fresh imperial IPA that is meant to be bought, and consumed within 30 ish days or it goes away. Fresh beer is great beer.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Stone Brewing Co.

Farking Wheaton w00tstout

The mystery is revealed! The collaboration between Stone Brewing’s Greg Koch, Wil Wheaton, and Drew Curtis will be called Farking Wheaton w00tstout. 

 

 

-Thanks to @TheArtOfBeer for the sweet pic!

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Stone Brewing Co., Videos

Greg Koch: “Reject Abject Consumerism” on TEDxTalks [VIDEO]

Check out Stone Brewing Co’s Greg Koch as he chats about becoming a responsible world citizen, environmental evils plaguing our planet, and the power to change the world with your actions.

by Reid Ramsay